At a Glance
- Tasks: Support investment operations across diverse portfolios and manage the full trade lifecycle.
- Company: Dynamic investment firm in London with a hybrid work model.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to enhance your skills in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make an impact in investment operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in trade lifecycle management and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Responsible for supporting investment operations across multi‑asset portfolios, including Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Derivatives, and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Manage the end‑to‑end trade lifecycle from trade capture through to settlement, ensuring accurate processing and timely resolution of exceptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support investment operations across multi‑asset portfolios, including Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives and ETFs.
- Manage the full trade lifecycle from trade capture through to settlement.
- Monitor and resolve trade exceptions, settlement issues and operational breaks.
- Perform cash, position and NAV reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies, including pricing, corporate actions and accounting breaks.
- Liaise with portfolio managers, brokers, custodians, fund administrators and client teams to facilitate smooth operational processes.
- Process cash movements, security transfers and corporate actions across investment portfolios.
- Produce operational reporting, trade analysis and management information for key stakeholders.
- Support client, portfolio, broker and counterparty onboarding activities.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives, automation projects and operational change programmes.
- Ensure adherence to operational controls, policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Skills
- Trade lifecycle management and investment operations.
- Cash, position and NAV reconciliations.
- Trade settlement and exception management.
- Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives and ETF operations.
- Operational reporting and data analysis.
- Process improvement and workflow optimisation.
- Change management and operational transformation support.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and investigation skills.
- Experience with investment management and trading platforms (e.g. Aladdin, Bloomberg, DTCC or similar).
Investment Operations Trade Support – InsideIR35 – London employer: Oliver James
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Located in the heart of London, our hybrid working model offers flexibility while providing access to a vibrant financial hub, ensuring that our employees are well-supported in their roles. With a focus on innovation and process improvement, we empower our team members to take initiative and contribute meaningfully to our investment operations.
